Question 1

I'm worried about my health because my total cholesterol level is 162 mgdL. Could this mean I might have a blocked artery? I've been experiencing a lot of strange symptoms like pressure in my brain, shooting pains in my arms and legs, occasional chest pain, and muscle tremors. These pains start suddenly and go away after about a minute. What could be causing these symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Having a total cholesterol level of 162 mgdL is within the desirable range, which generally lowers the risk of artery blockage. However, cholesterol is just one risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and symptoms like brain pressure, shooting pains in arms and legs, chest pain, and muscle tremors should not be ignored. These symptoms can have various causes, including cardiovascular issues, neurological conditions, or even anxiety. It's important to consult your healthcare provider to thoroughly evaluate your symptoms and rule out serious conditions. They may recommend diagnostic tests such as an ECG, stress test, or imaging studies to assess your heart and arteries. Immediate medical attention is essential if you experience severe or persistent chest pain.

Question 2

I was lying down and felt some mild chest pain, so I went to the doctor. They did an ECG and echo, and everything seemed normal, but it showed something about a mild TR Pah and Tr jet at 2.8 with RVSP at 30rap. The doctor said it was fine. A year later, I had another echo, and this time it showed no TR, just PJV at 1.23 msec. I'm not really sure what that means and just want to confirm that there's no PH. The echo report says chamber size and function are normal, so should I be worried about anything?

Accepted Answer

The results of your echocardiogram show that there is no tricuspid regurgitation (TR) this time, and the pulmonary jet velocity (PJV) is 1.23 msec. This indicates that there is no significant backflow of blood through the tricuspid valve and the blood flow through the pulmonary valve is normal. The right ventricular systolic pressure (RVSP) of 30 mmHg is also within normal limits, indicating normal pressure in the right side of the heart. Overall, the echo results show normal chamber size and function of your heart. No further treatment is needed at this time based on these results.

Question 3

I had this pinching pain in my chest last night, and it slowly spread across the left side. It was there for about 20 minutes and then just vanished. Should I be worried about this?

Accepted Answer

pain in the chest probable cause could be due to angina,an  ECG and  troponin T test and CPKMB is advised

do chest x ray

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I had this pinching pain in my chest last night, and it slowly spread across the left side. It was there for about 20 minutes and then just vanished. Should I be worried about this?

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